Pluralistic ignorance is most likely to discourage intervention in an emergency when

a. the situation is ambiguous.
b. victims are dissimilar to the witnesses.
c. experts show the appropriate form of assistance.
d. an emergency occurs in an urban setting.


Answer: A

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